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|first_appearance=''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]])
|first_appearance=''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]])
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{{distinguish|Prof. Kinopio}}
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{{quote|Well, all things considered, it could have been wors— Wait! Who are [[Olivia|you]]? I've never seen anything LIKE you. Are you one of the Ancient Ones? Tell me!|Professor Toad|Paper Mario: The Origami King}}
{{quote|They say the sun was sacred to the folks of ancient Shroom City. And by "they," I mean "I," of course.|Professor Toad|Paper Mario: The Origami King}}


'''Professor Toad''' is a [[Toad (species)|Toad]] who first appears in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''. A college professor of ancient history, who also doubles as an archaeologist, he joins forces with [[Mario]] and [[Olivia]] and helps them destroy the yellow [[streamer]]. He is easily distinguished from other members of his species by his brown explorer's outfit and yellow-spotted cap, mostly concealed by his pith helmet, as well as the shovel and notepad he always carries with him.
'''Professor Toad''' is a [[Toad (species)|Toad]] who first appears in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''. A college professor of ancient history, who also doubles as an archaeologist, he joins forces with [[Mario]] and [[Olivia]] and helps them destroy the yellow [[streamer]]. He is easily distinguished from other members of his species by his brown explorer's outfit and yellow-spotted cap, mostly concealed by his pith helmet, as well as the shovel and notepad he always carries with him.
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When [[Mario]] and [[Olivia]] arrive at the Snif City Royal Hotel, they ask the bellhop for someone who can decipher mysterious writings written around the desert. The bellhop, believing they work for Professor Toad, gives them a key to his room. There, the duo find his journal, leading them to the Sun Altar. When they get back to the room, the bellhop reveals Professor Toad was asking for an object they had on display, and gives Mario one of the objects: a Sun Incense. Mario and Olivia then head back to the Sun Altar and place the Sun Incense for worship, creating a desert storm and revealing the Paper Macho Mega Pokey that ate Professor Toad.
When [[Mario]] and [[Olivia]] arrive at the Snif City Royal Hotel, they ask the bellhop for someone who can decipher mysterious writings written around the desert. The bellhop, believing they work for Professor Toad, gives them a key to his room. There, the duo find his journal, leading them to the Sun Altar. When they get back to the room, the bellhop reveals Professor Toad was asking for an object they had on display, and gives Mario one of the objects: a Sun Incense. Mario and Olivia then head back to the Sun Altar and place the Sun Incense for worship, creating a desert storm and revealing the Paper Macho Mega Pokey that ate Professor Toad.


Eventually, Mario defeats the Mega Pokey, freeing Professor Toad. After greeting them, he reveals he can read the mysterious writings, written by the Ancient Ones, of whom he is studying. Figuring that the desert is too dangerous to trek alone, he decides to tag along with the two, insisting that they return to the hotel and examine its murals. After reading the ones in the hallway, and then the ones in the suite (provided they get the key from [[Luigi]] after winning a guessing game), the trio learns of a special ritual, and choose Olivia to lead it. They then perform it successfully and unlock the [[Fire Vellumental Cave]]. Professor Toad decides to remain in the first room for the sake of his safety. It is also revealed that he has pyrophobia.
Eventually, Mario defeats the Mega Pokey, freeing Professor Toad. After greeting them, he reveals he can read the mysterious writings, written by the Ancient Ones, of whom he is studying. Figuring that the desert is too dangerous to trek alone, he decides to tag along with the two, insisting that they return to the hotel and examine its murals. After reading the ones in the hallway, and then the ones in the suite (provided they get the key from [[Luigi]] after winning a guessing game), the trio learns of a special ritual, and choose Olivia to lead it. They then perform it successfully and unlock the [[Fire Vellumental Cave]]. Professor Toad decides to remain in the first room for the sake of his safety.


Once Olivia has gained the [[Fire Vellumental]]'s power, she and Mario rejoin the professor, and the three set out to examine the four Toad Towers throughout the desert. After lighting the torches within each one, and also digging up some differently-shaped jewels to place in their eyes, the trio reveals an [[Earth Vellumental]] [[Magic Circle]] that Olivia uses to raise up the [[Temple of Shrooms]]. This time, Professor Toad decides to tag along, albeit still expressing his cowardice, especially when encountering the faceless Toads. After solving a series of puzzles, he stands back to let Mario defeat the [[Hole Punch]], destroy the yellow streamer, and free the sun, which automatically settles back into the sky.
Once Olivia has gained the [[Fire Vellumental]]'s power, she and Mario rejoin the professor, and the three set out to examine the four Toad Towers throughout the desert. After lighting the torches within each one, and also digging up some differently-shaped jewels to place in their eyes, the trio reveals an [[Earth Vellumental]] [[Magic Circle]] that Olivia uses to raise up the [[Temple of Shrooms]]. This time, Professor Toad decides to tag along, albeit still expressing his cowardice, especially when encountering the faceless Toads. After solving a series of puzzles, he stands back to let Mario defeat the [[Hole Punch]], destroy the yellow streamer, and free the sun, which automatically settles back into the sky.
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Following the removal of all five streamers and the passing of King Olly, Professor Toad reneges on his previous statement and goes to Toad Town, partaking in the Origami Festival at the end of the game. If the player looks closely on one of the mid-credits screenshots, he has returned to Shroom City.
Following the removal of all five streamers and the passing of King Olly, Professor Toad reneges on his previous statement and goes to Toad Town, partaking in the Origami Festival at the end of the game. If the player looks closely on one of the mid-credits screenshots, he has returned to Shroom City.
A Collectible Treasure of Professor Toad (No. 63) can be found after the Temple of Shrooms is unearthed. Mario must go to the back of the temple and have Professor Toad dig into a glowing spot to reveal the treasure.


==Personality==
==Personality==
Professor Toad is a friendly character who is highly passionate about his double career as a professor and archaeologist. He is enthusiastic about uncovering the mysterious writings left behind by the Ancient Ones, and shows no hesitation in assisting Mario and Olivia on their journey. As an academic, the professor is known for giving lectures; in one of his dialogues with Olivia, he expresses his preference in giving lectures over singing. Despite this, he ponders about taking singing and dancing lessons so he, too, can perform ancient rituals. In a comical twist, the professor is shown dancing alongside Mario as part of the ritual to unlock the Fire Vellumental Cave. Professor Toad's conversations with Olivia tend to be humorous as well, such as stating it was "dark and scary, but educational" when he was inside the Paper Macho Mega Pokey.
Professor Toad is a friendly character who is highly passionate about his double career as a professor and archaeologist. He is enthusiastic about uncovering the mysterious writings left behind by the Ancient Ones, and shows no hesitation in assisting Mario and Olivia on their journey, although he tends to be easily frightened and suffers from pyrophobia. As an academic, the professor is known for giving lectures; in one of his dialogues with Olivia, he expresses his preference in giving lectures over singing.
 
Despite this, he ponders about taking singing and dancing lessons so he, too, can perform ancient rituals. In a comical twist, the professor is shown dancing alongside Mario as part of the ritual to unlock the Fire Vellumental Cave. Professor Toad's conversations with Olivia tend to be humorous as well, such as stating it was "dark and scary, but educational" when he was inside the Paper Macho Mega Pokey.


==Profile==
==Profile==
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*'''Collectible Treasure No. 63:''' "''The foremost expert on the Ancient Ones, with a scholarly background in many obscure and surprising subjects.''"
*'''Collectible Treasure No. 63:''' "''The foremost expert on the Ancient Ones, with a scholarly background in many obscure and surprising subjects.''"
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==Deciphered texts==
Found throughout the [[Scorching Sandpaper Desert]] are ancient texts etched into the walls of various structures. These texts can be deciphered by Professor Toad, who will jot the important translations down for future reference. His notes can be viewed at any time by pressing {{button|switch|L}} though the full list of translations are as follows:
{|class=wikitable
!Location
!colspan=2|Text
|-
!colspan=3|Ancient Slabs
|-
!Sun Altar
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''To open up a secret door,<br>offer the sun a scent adored...''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
!Desert Tower ◆
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''To find my [[Diamond Jewel|{{color|'''eye'''|#c0672c}}]] would be a feat...<br>Unless you look around my feet.''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
!Desert Tower ▲
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''Beneath the feet of twins entwined<br>in needles, there, the [[Triangle Jewel|{{color|'''eye'''|#c0672c}}]] you'll find!''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
!Desert Tower ●
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''Eclipse the sun above the lake...<br>A buried [[Round Jewel|{{color|'''eye'''|#c0672c}}]] is yours to take!''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
!Desert Tower ■
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''Near walls of waves, a fire's place...<br>An [[Square Jewel|{{color|'''eye'''|#c0672c}}]] is there, by earth encased!''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
![[Shroom City (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Royal Palace]] Mural
|<blockquote>{{color|''When all four Toads align their eyes,<br>a shroomy temple shall arise!''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Ritual Mural 1.jpg|200px]]
|-
!Royal Palace Mural
|<blockquote>{{color|''Above the desert mushrooms rise,<br>go spark a flame within their eyes.''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Ritual Mural 2.jpg|200px]]
|-
!Royal Palace Mural
|<blockquote>{{color|''Find six devout and gather all...<br>The [[Fire Vellumental|{{color|'''fire spirit'''|#c0672c}}]] they will call!''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Ritual Mural 3.jpg|200px]]
|-
!Royal Palace Mural
|<blockquote>{{color|''To meet the [[Vellumental|{{color|'''Vellumental'''|#c0672c}}]] same...<br>The ritual is like a game...<br>The six devout will back this claim!→''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Ritual Mural 4.jpg|200px]]
|-
![[Scorching Sandpaper Minor|Scorching Sandpaper<br>Minor]]
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''When darkness looms,<br>the desert sand entombs<br>the [[Temple of Shrooms|{{color|'''Temple of Shrooms'''|#c0672c}}]].''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
![[Temple of Shrooms]]
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''The left sign is more useful.''|#c0672c}}</blockquote><blockquote>{{color|''Thgir ngis thgir eht si!?<br>Thgir dna tfel eht htob no teg tsuj<br>rood eht nepo ot ecno ta sdnah.''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
!Temple of Shrooms
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''Personal Interment Number: 1 4 2 3''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
!Temple of Shrooms
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''A star lights your way...''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
!Temple of Shrooms
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''To wake the moon and make a run...<br>The power of ten must push as one.<br>(It's left by three above the sun.)''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
!colspan=3|Shroom City Chronicle
|-
!Royal Palace Mural
|<blockquote>{{color|''Shroom City Chronicle, Chapter 1<br>—The Birth of [[King Shroomses|{{color|'''King Shroomses'''|#c0672c}}]]—<br>Life begins in the Sandpaper Desert.''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Chronicle Mural 1.png|200px]]
|-
!Royal Palace Mural
|<blockquote>{{color|''Shroom City Chronicle, Chapter 2<br>—Black Water and Massive Coinage—<br>Shroomses find water. Riches flow.''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Chronicle Mural 2.png|200px]]
|-
!Royal Palace Mural
|<blockquote>{{color|''Shroom City Chronicle, Chapter 3<br>—Shroomses Dynasty's Golden Age—<br>Sharing the wealth. Ruling rules!''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Chronicle Mural 3.png|200px]]
|-
!Royal Palace Mural
|<blockquote>{{color|''Shroom City Chronicle, Chapter 4<br>—The Eternal King Shroomses—<br>He rests in the [[Temple of Shrooms|{{color|'''Temple of Shrooms'''|#c0672c}}]].''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|[[File:PMTOK Shroom City Chronicle Mural 4.png|200px]]
|-
!colspan=3|Miscellaneous
|-
![[Shroom City (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Shroom City]]
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''Welcome to Shroom City!''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
!Shroom City
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''Shroom City Royal Palace''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|-
!Shroom City
|colspan=2|<blockquote>{{color|''Dig here for a surprise.<br>Maybe it's treasure.''|#c0672c}}</blockquote>
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Artwork and Sprites===
<gallery>
<gallery>
PMTOK Professor Toad.png
PMTOK Professor Toad Sprite.png|Sprite of Professor Toad
PMTOK Professor Toad Sprite.png|Sprite of Professor Toad
PMTOK Professor Toad Alt Artwork.png|Alternate artwork
PMTOK Professor Toad Alt Artwork.png|Alternate artwork
Professor Toad PMTOK party icon.png|Party menu icon
PMTOK Professor Toad scared.png|Professor Toad scared
PMTOK Professor Toad scared.png|Professor Toad scared
PMTOK Professor Toad thinking.png|Professor Toad thinking with his arms folded
PMTOK Professor Toad thinking.png|Professor Toad thinking with his arms folded
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Professor Toad writing PMTOK sprite.png|Professor Toad writing
Professor Toad writing PMTOK sprite.png|Professor Toad writing
ProfessorToadSunDance.png|Professor Toad doing the sun dance
ProfessorToadSunDance.png|Professor Toad doing the sun dance
Professor Toad PMTOK party icon.png|Party menu icon
Professor Toad speaker icon PMTOK.png|Speaker icon for Professor Toad
Professor Toad speaker icon PMTOK.png|Speaker icon for Professor Toad
PMTOK_Toad_murals.png|Mario and Professor Toad walk past some Toad murals
PMOK_Mario_Sneak.png|Professor Toad hiding behind Mario as a shadow of a faceless Toad looms
PMTOK_Temple_of_Shrooms_Scuttlebugs.png|Professor Toad visible between Mario and faceless Toads they gathered, surrounded by Scuttlebugs
PMTOK_Faceless_Toads.png|Professor Toad in background left as Mario and faceless Toads have a disco
PMTOK credits image 7.png|Professor Toad visible in the background outside Snif City Royal Hotel
NL PMTOK Wallpaper 3.jpg|Promotional wallpaper for ''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' from Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s [[LINE]] account
NL PMTOK Wallpaper 3.jpg|Promotional wallpaper for ''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' from Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s [[LINE]] account
PMTOK My Nintendo wallpaper desktop.jpg|''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' desktop wallpaper from [[My Nintendo]]
PMTOK My Nintendo wallpaper desktop.jpg|''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' desktop wallpaper from [[My Nintendo]]
PMTOK My Nintendo wallpaper smartphone.jpg|''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' smartphone wallpaper from My Nintendo
PMTOK My Nintendo wallpaper smartphone.jpg|''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' smartphone wallpaper from My Nintendo
PMOK Partners.png|Artwork of Kamek, Bob-omb, and Professor Toad
PMOK Partners.png|Artwork of [[Kamek]], [[Bob-omb (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Bob-omb]], and Professor Toad
</gallery>
 
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
PMTOK Professor Toad.png
PMTOK Temple of Shrooms.jpg|Mario, [[Olivia]] (as the [[Earth Vellumental]]), and Professor Toad on top of the [[Temple of Shrooms]]
PMTOK Temple of Shrooms outside.jpg|Mario and Professor Toad entering the Temple of Shrooms
PMTOK Toad murals.png|Mario and Professor Toad walk past some Toad murals
PMOK Mario Sneak.png|Professor Toad hiding behind Mario as a shadow of a faceless Toad looms
</gallery>
</gallery>


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|Jap=考古学者キノピオ<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/aruua/stage/ Official Japanese website for ''Paper Mario: The Origami King'']. Retrieved June 25, 2020.</ref><br>''Kōkogakusha Kinopio''<br>キノピオ<ref>Nintendo 公式チャンネル (June 12, 2020) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi-m7nZxNCs ペーパーマリオ オリガミキング 紹介映像]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved June 12, 2020.</ref><br>''Kinopio''
|Jap=考古学者キノピオ<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/aruua/stage/ Official Japanese website for ''Paper Mario: The Origami King'']. Retrieved June 25, 2020.</ref><br>''Kōkogakusha Kinopio''<br>キノピオ<ref>Nintendo 公式チャンネル (June 12, 2020) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi-m7nZxNCs ペーパーマリオ オリガミキング 紹介映像]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved June 12, 2020.</ref><br>''Kinopio''
|JapM=Archaeologist Toad<br><br>Toad
|JapM=Archaeologist Toad<br><br>Toad
|Fra=Professeur Toad
|Fre=Professeur Toad
|FraM=Professor Toad
|FreM=Professor Toad
|Dut=Professor Toad
|Dut=Professor Toad
|DutM=-
|DutM=-
|Ita=Professor Toad
|ItaM=-
|ChiS=考古学家奇诺比奥<br>''Kǎogǔxuéjiā Qínuòbǐ'ào''<br>奇诺比奥<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com.hk/topics/article/a_200612_01_sc.html 《纸片马力欧:折纸国王》介绍视频公开! 详细介绍马力欧的新冒险、同伴和战斗] ''Nintendo''. Retrieved June 17, 2020.</ref><br>''Qínuòbǐ'ào''
|ChiS=考古学家奇诺比奥<br>''Kǎogǔxuéjiā Qínuòbǐ'ào''<br>奇诺比奥<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com.hk/topics/article/a_200612_01_sc.html 《纸片马力欧:折纸国王》介绍视频公开! 详细介绍马力欧的新冒险、同伴和战斗] ''Nintendo''. Retrieved June 17, 2020.</ref><br>''Qínuòbǐ'ào''
|ChiSM=Archaeologist Toad<br><br>Toad
|ChiSM=Archaeologist Toad<br><br>Toad
|ChiT=考古學家奇諾比奧<br>''Kǎogǔxuéjiā Qínuòbǐ'ào''<br>奇諾比奧<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com.hk/topics/article/a_200612_01.html 《紙片瑪利歐：摺紙國王》介紹影片公開！詳細介紹瑪利歐的新冒險、同伴和戰鬥] ''Nintendo''. Retrieved June 13, 2020.</ref><br>''Qínuòbǐ'ào''
|ChiT=考古學家奇諾比奧<br>''Kǎogǔxuéjiā Qínuòbǐ'ào''<br>奇諾比奧<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com.hk/topics/article/a_200612_01.html 《紙片瑪利歐：摺紙國王》介紹影片公開！詳細介紹瑪利歐的新冒險、同伴和戰鬥] ''Nintendo''. Retrieved June 13, 2020.</ref><br>''Qínuòbǐ'ào''
|ChiTM=Archaeologist Toad<br><br>Toad
|ChiTM=Archaeologist Toad<br><br>Toad
|Kor=고고학자 키노피오
|KorR=Gogohakja Kinopio
|KorM=Archaeologist Toad
|SpaE=Profesor Toad
|SpaEM=Professor Toad
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Professor Toad
Professor Toad in Paper Mario: The Origami King
Species Toad
First appearance Paper Mario: The Origami King (2020)
Not to be confused with Prof. Kinopio.
“They say the sun was sacred to the folks of ancient Shroom City. And by "they," I mean "I," of course.”
—Professor Toad, Paper Mario: The Origami King

Professor Toad is a Toad who first appears in Paper Mario: The Origami King. A college professor of ancient history, who also doubles as an archaeologist, he joins forces with Mario and Olivia and helps them destroy the yellow streamer. He is easily distinguished from other members of his species by his brown explorer's outfit and yellow-spotted cap, mostly concealed by his pith helmet, as well as the shovel and notepad he always carries with him.

In the overworld, Professor Toad is able to decipher ancient text that is unreadable to Mario and Olivia, and use his shovel to dig up sand and dirt, sometimes revealing coins and treasures; this makes him the only partner in the game to have abilities outside of combat. In battle, Professor Toad (being the only Toad ally to possess an attack) uses Dig This, flinging coins dug from the ground and dealing 24 damage (36 if the Ally Tambourine is equipped) to enemies in a hammer or jump formation. However, sometimes no coins will be dug up, causing the attack to fail. When not doing either of these, he can ride in the Boot Car, where he will share some humorous dialogue with Olivia. Professor Toad also holds the distinction of being the only partner who can rejoin and assist Mario in battle whenever he revisits the district he found him in.

History

Background

At some point prior to the events of Paper Mario: The Origami King, Professor Toad began pursuing ancient legends, most notably the legend of Captain T. Ode, and the Scorching Sandpaper Desert's Sun Altar that guarded his preserved body. While staying at the hotel in Snif City, he managed to find some clues as to how to open the Sun Altar, placing some Sun Incense on it afterwards, but due to the sun being stolen by the Hole Punch, he ended up causing a desert storm and getting eaten by Mega Paper Macho Pokey.

Paper Mario: The Origami King

When Mario and Olivia arrive at the Snif City Royal Hotel, they ask the bellhop for someone who can decipher mysterious writings written around the desert. The bellhop, believing they work for Professor Toad, gives them a key to his room. There, the duo find his journal, leading them to the Sun Altar. When they get back to the room, the bellhop reveals Professor Toad was asking for an object they had on display, and gives Mario one of the objects: a Sun Incense. Mario and Olivia then head back to the Sun Altar and place the Sun Incense for worship, creating a desert storm and revealing the Paper Macho Mega Pokey that ate Professor Toad.

Eventually, Mario defeats the Mega Pokey, freeing Professor Toad. After greeting them, he reveals he can read the mysterious writings, written by the Ancient Ones, of whom he is studying. Figuring that the desert is too dangerous to trek alone, he decides to tag along with the two, insisting that they return to the hotel and examine its murals. After reading the ones in the hallway, and then the ones in the suite (provided they get the key from Luigi after winning a guessing game), the trio learns of a special ritual, and choose Olivia to lead it. They then perform it successfully and unlock the Fire Vellumental Cave. Professor Toad decides to remain in the first room for the sake of his safety.

Once Olivia has gained the Fire Vellumental's power, she and Mario rejoin the professor, and the three set out to examine the four Toad Towers throughout the desert. After lighting the torches within each one, and also digging up some differently-shaped jewels to place in their eyes, the trio reveals an Earth Vellumental Magic Circle that Olivia uses to raise up the Temple of Shrooms. This time, Professor Toad decides to tag along, albeit still expressing his cowardice, especially when encountering the faceless Toads. After solving a series of puzzles, he stands back to let Mario defeat the Hole Punch, destroy the yellow streamer, and free the sun, which automatically settles back into the sky.

With the sun back out, Professor Toad discovers that the Sun Altar has awakened, allowing the trio to access the frigid cavern hidden underneath. They find Captain T. Ode there, preserved in ice, before freeing him with the Fire Vellumental's power. Professor Toad expresses excitement at his quest now being complete, and the effects it will have on his career. However, it is here where Professor Toad parts with Mario and Olivia, stating that he feels more comfortable in the desert.

Following the removal of all five streamers and the passing of King Olly, Professor Toad reneges on his previous statement and goes to Toad Town, partaking in the Origami Festival at the end of the game. If the player looks closely on one of the mid-credits screenshots, he has returned to Shroom City.

A Collectible Treasure of Professor Toad (No. 63) can be found after the Temple of Shrooms is unearthed. Mario must go to the back of the temple and have Professor Toad dig into a glowing spot to reveal the treasure.

Personality

Professor Toad is a friendly character who is highly passionate about his double career as a professor and archaeologist. He is enthusiastic about uncovering the mysterious writings left behind by the Ancient Ones, and shows no hesitation in assisting Mario and Olivia on their journey, although he tends to be easily frightened and suffers from pyrophobia. As an academic, the professor is known for giving lectures; in one of his dialogues with Olivia, he expresses his preference in giving lectures over singing.

Despite this, he ponders about taking singing and dancing lessons so he, too, can perform ancient rituals. In a comical twist, the professor is shown dancing alongside Mario as part of the ritual to unlock the Fire Vellumental Cave. Professor Toad's conversations with Olivia tend to be humorous as well, such as stating it was "dark and scary, but educational" when he was inside the Paper Macho Mega Pokey.

Profile

Collectable Treasure No. 63 (Professor Toad)
  • Collectible Treasure No. 63: "The foremost expert on the Ancient Ones, with a scholarly background in many obscure and surprising subjects."

Deciphered texts

Found throughout the Scorching Sandpaper Desert are ancient texts etched into the walls of various structures. These texts can be deciphered by Professor Toad, who will jot the important translations down for future reference. His notes can be viewed at any time by pressing L Button though the full list of translations are as follows:

Location Text
Ancient Slabs
Sun Altar

To open up a secret door,
offer the sun a scent adored...

Desert Tower ◆

To find my eye would be a feat...
Unless you look around my feet.

Desert Tower ▲

Beneath the feet of twins entwined
in needles, there, the eye you'll find!

Desert Tower ●

Eclipse the sun above the lake...
A buried eye is yours to take!

Desert Tower ■

Near walls of waves, a fire's place...
An eye is there, by earth encased!

Royal Palace Mural

When all four Toads align their eyes,
a shroomy temple shall arise!

 A mural depicting a ritual in the Shroom City Royal Hotel in Paper Mario: The Origami King.
Royal Palace Mural

Above the desert mushrooms rise,
go spark a flame within their eyes.

 A mural depicting a ritual in the Shroom City Royal Hotel in Paper Mario: The Origami King.
Royal Palace Mural

Find six devout and gather all...
The fire spirit they will call!

 A mural depicting a ritual in the Shroom City Royal Hotel in Paper Mario: The Origami King.
Royal Palace Mural

To meet the Vellumental same...
The ritual is like a game...
The six devout will back this claim!→

 A mural depicting a ritual in the Shroom City Royal Hotel in Paper Mario: The Origami King.
Scorching Sandpaper
Minor

When darkness looms,
the desert sand entombs
the Temple of Shrooms.

Temple of Shrooms

The left sign is more useful.

Thgir ngis thgir eht si!?
Thgir dna tfel eht htob no teg tsuj
rood eht nepo ot ecno ta sdnah.

Temple of Shrooms

Personal Interment Number: 1 4 2 3

Temple of Shrooms

A star lights your way...

Temple of Shrooms

To wake the moon and make a run...
The power of ten must push as one.
(It's left by three above the sun.)

Shroom City Chronicle
Royal Palace Mural

Shroom City Chronicle, Chapter 1
—The Birth of King Shroomses—
Life begins in the Sandpaper Desert.

 A mural depicting Chapter 1 of the Shroom City Chronicle in Paper Mario: The Origami King.
Royal Palace Mural

Shroom City Chronicle, Chapter 2
—Black Water and Massive Coinage—
Shroomses find water. Riches flow.

 A mural depicting Chapter 2 of the Shroom City Chronicle in Paper Mario: The Origami King.
Royal Palace Mural

Shroom City Chronicle, Chapter 3
—Shroomses Dynasty's Golden Age—
Sharing the wealth. Ruling rules!

 A mural depicting Chapter 3 of the Shroom City Chronicle in Paper Mario: The Origami King.
Royal Palace Mural

Shroom City Chronicle, Chapter 4
—The Eternal King Shroomses—
He rests in the Temple of Shrooms.

 A mural depicting Chapter 4 of the Shroom City Chronicle in Paper Mario: The Origami King.
Miscellaneous
Shroom City

Welcome to Shroom City!

Shroom City

Shroom City Royal Palace

Shroom City

Dig here for a surprise.
Maybe it's treasure.

Gallery

Artwork and Sprites

  • Sprite of Professor Toad

    Sprite of Professor Toad

  • Alternate artwork

    Alternate artwork

  • Professor Toad scared

    Professor Toad scared

  • Professor Toad thinking with his arms folded

    Professor Toad thinking with his arms folded

  • Professor Toad cheering

    Professor Toad cheering

  • Professor Toad writing

    Professor Toad writing

  • Professor Toad doing the sun dance

    Professor Toad doing the sun dance

  • Party menu icon

    Party menu icon

  • Speaker icon for Professor Toad

    Speaker icon for Professor Toad

  • Promotional wallpaper for Paper Mario: The Origami King from Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s LINE account

    Promotional wallpaper for Paper Mario: The Origami King from Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s LINE account

  • Paper Mario: The Origami King desktop wallpaper from My Nintendo

    Paper Mario: The Origami King desktop wallpaper from My Nintendo

  • Paper Mario: The Origami King smartphone wallpaper from My Nintendo

    Paper Mario: The Origami King smartphone wallpaper from My Nintendo

  • Artwork of Kamek, Bob-omb, and Professor Toad

    Artwork of Kamek, Bob-omb, and Professor Toad

Screenshots

  • PMTOK Professor Toad.png
  • Mario, Olivia (as the Earth Vellumental), and Professor Toad on top of the Temple of Shrooms

    Mario, Olivia (as the Earth Vellumental), and Professor Toad on top of the Temple of Shrooms

  • Mario and Professor Toad entering the Temple of Shrooms

    Mario and Professor Toad entering the Temple of Shrooms

  • Mario and Professor Toad walk past some Toad murals

    Mario and Professor Toad walk past some Toad murals

  • Professor Toad hiding behind Mario as a shadow of a faceless Toad looms

    Professor Toad hiding behind Mario as a shadow of a faceless Toad looms

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese 考古学者キノピオ[1]
Kōkogakusha Kinopio
キノピオ[2]
Kinopio

 Archaeologist Toad

Toad

Chinese (simplified) 考古学家奇诺比奥
Kǎogǔxuéjiā Qínuòbǐ'ào
奇诺比奥[3]
Qínuòbǐ'ào

 Archaeologist Toad

Toad

Chinese (traditional) 考古學家奇諾比奧
Kǎogǔxuéjiā Qínuòbǐ'ào
奇諾比奧[4]
Qínuòbǐ'ào

 Archaeologist Toad

Toad

Dutch Professor Toad
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French Professeur Toad
 Professor Toad
Italian Professor Toad
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Korean 고고학자 키노피오
Gogohakja Kinopio
 Archaeologist Toad

Spanish (NOE) Profesor Toad
 Professor Toad

References

  1. ^ Official Japanese website for Paper Mario: The Origami King. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  2. ^ Nintendo 公式チャンネル (June 12, 2020) ペーパーマリオ オリガミキング 紹介映像. YouTube. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  3. ^ 《纸片马力欧:折纸国王》介绍视频公开! 详细介绍马力欧的新冒险、同伴和战斗 Nintendo. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  4. ^ 《紙片瑪利歐：摺紙國王》介紹影片公開！詳細介紹瑪利歐的新冒險、同伴和戰鬥 Nintendo. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
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Toads
Major Toads
Toad • Toadette • Toadsworth • Captain Toad • Toad Brigade • Banktoad • Hint Toad • Mailtoad • Yellow Toad (Toad Brigade) • Yellow Toad and Blue Toad
Toad species
Caveman • Dryite • Mermushroom • Mini Toad • Mummy-Me • Paper Toad • Shangri-Spa Toad • Toad
Minor Toads
? Card Toad • Action Toad • Barista Toad • Battle Lab Toad • Battle T. • Bloo • Bloo Bay Beach barista • Bridge Kinopio • Caddie Master • Captain T. Ode • Card Connoisseur Toad • Chancellor • Chef Kinopio • Chef Toad • Chosen Toads (Justice Toad · Mountain Sage · Surfing Kinopio) • Cinder Toad • Club 64 bartender • Crybaby Toad • Daffodil Peak park ranger • Dane T. • "Deep Cuts" Toad • Delivery Toad • DJ Toad • Doctor • Doe T. • Dr. Toadley • Dr. Toadley's intern • Elder • Excess Express conductor • Excess Express engineer • Excess Express waitress • Feelin' Fungi • Fice T. • Five Fun Guys • Forebear • Foreman • Fort Cobalt barista • Fortune Toad • Frost T. • Fun Gus • Game Boy Toad • Gardener • Gaz • Genie of the Lamp • Ghost T. • Gramma Red and Gramma Green • Granny • Great Gossip Trio • Greenie • Green Energy Plant researcher • Guide Toad • Harry • Heff T. • Herb T. • Hide-and-seek Toad • Hollijolli Mayor • Jack • Jolene • Kanchō Kinopio • Kinopio-kun • Know-It-All Toads (Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam) • Know-it-All Toad (Paper Mario: Color Splash) • Legendary captain • Lighthouse keeper • Little T. • Love Toad • Master Poet • Master Toad • Minh T. • Mini T. • Moleville Toad • Monologue Toad • Monstermama • Mort T. • Mr. E (Mario Party Advance) • Mr. E (Paper Mario) • Mrs. Shroomlock • Mushbert • Mushroom Boy • Mushroom Genie • Mushroom Jeanie • Mushroom Shop Clerk • Jammin' Toad • Muss T. • Mustard Café chef • Niff T. • Oarsman • Origami Craftsman • Peddler Toad • Pine T. Jr. • Port Prisma barista • Pine T. Sr. • Pixel Toad • Plenn T. • Pop Diva • Porter • PR Toad • Prince Mush • Prof. Kinopio • Professor Fungi • Professor Toad • Puff • Purp • Raini • Rangers • Raz • Red Rescue Squad Apprentice Toad • Redd • Rescue Blue • Rescue Green • Rescue Purple • Rescue Red • Rescue Squad Chief • Rescue Yellow • Rock Paper Wizard • Rose Town innkeeper • Russ T. • Sea Captain Toad • Senchō Kinopio • Shady Toad • Shroomlock • Sling-a-Thing Toad • Starshade Bros. • Steward • Sticker Museum curator • Sunset Express conductor • Swindler Toad • Tangerino Grill Chef • Tangerino Grill host • Tayce T. • Tea Party Toads • The Master • Three Beautiful Sisters • Thriff T. • Toadbert • Toad General • Toad in the Desert • Toad mechanic • Toad sailor • Toad sailor's brother • Toad's BBQ Foodeatery caretaker •Toadia • Toadiko • Toadmaster General • Toadofsky • Toadsworth the Younger • Toce T. • Toodles • Trading Event Toad • Traveling Sisters 3 • Wringer • Vanna T. • Vault Guard • Violet Passage captain • Yella • Zess T. • Zip Toad
Toads in other media
Baker • Bingo • Chanterelle (The Super Mario Bros. Movie) • Chef Spore • Doctor (The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3) • Emperor Ed • George Washingtoad • Gramps • Kinoppe • Mayor Fettuccine • Minister of Massage • Moldy • Mr. Mayor • Mushroom Nanny • Mushroom Rebel • Mushroom Referee • Obi-Wan Toadi • Outback mayor • Painter • Pine • Prince Hugo • Pronto • Scooter • Servant • Sultan • Mushroom Marauder and Jake the Crusher Fungus • Toad's cousin • Toadman • Toadster • Todojewski • Truffle Toes • Wooster
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Paper Mario: The Origami King
Main characters Bob-omb • Bowser • Bowser Jr. • Captain T. Ode • Kamek • King Olly • Luigi • Mario • Olivia • Peach • Professor Toad
Supporting characters Battle Lab Toad • Birdo • Canned-Food Par-tay Trio • Chef Kinopio • Dino Rhino • DJ Snifit • DJ Toad • Emcee Shy Guy • Feelin' Fungi • Fortune Toad • Gold Fish • Kanchō Kinopio • Love Toad • Master Toad • Monty Mole auctioneer • Oarsman • Ol' Grandsappy • Origami Craftsman • Princess • Rescue Squad • Sap Sisters • Sea Captain Toad • Senchō Kinopio • Small Cheep Cheep • Mini Goomba • Sombrero Guy • Toad mechanic • Toad's BBQ Foodeatery caretaker • Whispering Trees • Whistle Snifit
Enemies Folded Soldiers Big Cutout Soldier • Black Shy Guy • Blooper • Bone Goomba • Boo • Boomerang Bro • Buzzy Beetle • Chargin' Chuck • Cheep Cheep • Co Gasagoso • Crowber • Dry Bones • Fire Bro • Fly Guy • Fuzzy • Galoomba • Goomba • Hammer Bro • Ice Bro • Jumping Piranha Plant • Koopa Paratroopa • Koopa Troopa • Li'l Cutout Soldier • Mechakoopa • Ninji • Nipper Plant • Paragoomba • Piranha Plant • Pokey • Ptooie • Rocky Wrench • Scaredy Rat • Scuttlebug • Shoe Goomba • Shy Guy • Sidestepper • Sledge Bro • Snifit • Snow Spike • Spike • Spike Top • Stingby • Stone Spike • Sumo Bro • Swoop • Thwomp
Paper Macho Soldiers Paper Macho Bob-omb • Paper Macho Boo • Paper Macho Buzzy Beetle • Paper Macho Chain Chomp • Paper Macho Goomba • Paper Macho Koopa Troopa • Paper Macho Lava Bubble • Paper Macho Koopa Paratroopa • Paper Macho Piranha Plant • Paper Macho Shy Guy • Paper Macho Stone Spike
Bosses Legion of Stationery Colored Pencils • Rubber Band • Hole Punch • Tape • Scissors • Stapler
Vellumentals Earth Vellumental • Water Vellumental • Fire Vellumental • Ice Vellumental
Other Paper Macho Gooper Blooper • Mega Paper Macho Pokey • Boss Sumo Bro • Handaconda • Paper Mistake Buzzy Beetle • Paper Plane Squadron • King Olly
Locations ? Island • Autumn Mountain • Battle Lab • Big Sho' Theater • Bonehead Island • Bowser's Castle • Breezy Tunnel • Cafés • Chestnut Valley • Club Island • Diamond Island • Dress-Up Photo Studio • Earth Vellumental Temple • Eddy River • Fire Vellumental Cave • Full Moon Island • Fun, Funky, and Functional • Graffiti Underground • Hammer Island • Heart Island • Hotfoot Crater • House of Riddles • Ice Vellumental Mountain • Musée Champignon • Mushroom Island • Ninja Attraction • Origami Castle • Overlook Mountain • Overlook Tower • Picnic Road • Scorching Sandpaper Desert • Scorching Sandpaper East • Scorching Sandpaper Far East • Scorching Sandpaper Far West • Scorching Sandpaper Minor • Scorching Sandpaper West • Scuffle Island • Sea Tower • Sensor Lab • Shangri-Spa • Shogun Studios • Shuriken Dojo • Shroom City • Spade Island • Souvenir Shop • Spring of Bliss • Spring of Jungle Mist • Spring of Purification • Spring of Rainbows • Spring of Sanctuary • Sweetpaper Valley • Temple of Shrooms • The Great Sea • The Princess Peach • Toad Town • Tranquil Pipes Teahouse • Trial of Courage • Trial of Power • Trial of Wisdom • Water Vellumental Shrine • Whispering Woods
Items 1-Up Mushroom • Boot Whistle • Boots • Confetti • Fire Flower • Fire Flower Set • Fire Hammer • Flashy Boots • Flashy Mushroom • Flashy Iron Boots • Gold Boots • Gold Hammer • Hammer • Hidden Block Unhider • Hurlhammer • Ice Flower • Ice Flower Set • Ice Hammer • Iron Boots • Lamination Suit • Legendary Boots • Legendary Hammer • Legendary Iron Boots • MAX UP Heart • Mushroom • Mushroom 3-Pack • Mushroom 6-Pack • POW Block • Puzzle Solver • Rabbit Espresso • Shiny Boots • Shiny Fire Flower • Shiny Ice Flower • Shiny Hurlhammer • Shiny Iron Boots • Shiny Mushroom • Shiny Mushroom 3-Pack • Shiny Tail • Tail • Timer Extender • Toad Radar • Turtle Tea
Useful Items Baseball • Bibliofolds • Big Shell • Bone • Canned Tuna • Canned Heart • Commoner Pass • Confetti Bag • "Deep, Deep Vibes" • Diamond Jewel • Diamond Key • Faded Fire Flower • Goomba Mask • Groovier Panel • Groovy Panel • "Heartbeat Skipper" • Heavy Bag • Jungle King Mask • Key to Bowser's Castle • Key to Peach's Castle • Lever • Manhole Hook • "M-A-X Power!" • Mushroom Handle • Opened Can of Tuna • Orbs • Professor's Room Key • Red Gem • Round Jewel • Royalty Pass • Shell Stones • Shogun Studios Master Key • Shriveled MAX UP Heart • Shriveled Mushroom • Shriveled Seed • Shuriken • Soul Seed • Space Warrior Mask • Spring of Rainbows - VIP • Square Jewel • Stamp Card • Straw • Suite Key • Sun Incense • "Thrills at Night" • Triangle Jewel
Accessories Ally Tambourine • Coin Step Counter • Confetti Vacuum • Guard Plus • Heart Plus • Hidden Block Alert • Membership Card • Petal Bag • Retro Soundbox • Time Plus • Toad Alert • Treasure Alert
Objects Boot Car • Chestnut • Hint Envelope • Magic Circle • Not-Bottomless Hole • Olly Tape • Relaxing Bench • Streamer
Miscellaneous ? Blocks • 1,000-Fold Arms • Bestiary • Collectible Treasures • Fishing spot • Gallery • Glitches • Hidden Toads • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Shy Guys Finish Last • Songs ("Happy & Sappy" • "Go with the Flow" • "My Heart's a-Burnin'") • Staff
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